March 2010
Sports
Basketball
Bicycling
Baseball/Softball
Golf
Winter Sports
Runs and Walks
Golf
Leagues and Classes
Motor sports
Menu of this month's listings, stories and columns
SPN2 Friday Night Fights — Unbeaten boxer Antonio Escalante will take on Mexico’s Miguel “Mickey” Roman as the main event of the fighting event Friday, Feb. 26, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first fight bell at 7 p.m. Presented by Golden Boy Promotions. Tickets: $20, $30, $50 and $75, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster).
Hot Rod Monster Jam – The U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam is 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6-7, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481.
The average monster truck costs $80,000 to $120,000, stands about 11 feet tall, and generates 1,000 to 2,000 horsepower capable of speeds up to 100 miles per hours. The tires alone can cost $1,800 each and stand 66” high and 43” wide.
2010 El Paso Senior Games — The 28th annual games for those age 50 and older run March 10-April 11 at various locations, sponsored by the City Parks and Recreation Department and Sierra Providence Health Network. Top three finishers in each age group receive medals in their event. All participants have a chance qualify to advance to the Texas State Senior Games, which is a qualifying site for the National Senior Games. Applications available at any Recreation or Senior Center with the Parks and Recreation Department. Information: Sandy Rodriguez, 240-3310 or Eliseo Duran, 252-9031.
This year’s Fine Arts competitions include creative writing, poetry and short story.
Sporting competitions are cycling, horseshoes, basketball, bowling, golf, swimming, billiards, volleyball, table tennis, race walk, racquetball, 5K and 10K runs, washers, tennis and track and field.
Sun City Roller Girls — The new roller derby league will host its “Viva La Derby” bout at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Mulligan’s East, 1815 Trawood, as Chuco Town Chulas vs. the Sexacutioners. Live music by Frontera Bugalu. Admission: $5 in advance; $7 at the door; free for ages 5 and younger. Advance tickets available at area Good Times stores, Inklinations Tattoos, Red Skull Tattoos, Tom Fooleries Tattoo and Mulligan’s East. Information: Mulligan’s East, 633-8306 or suncityrollerderby@yahoo.com.
Roller derby has had a huge resurgence in recent years, with more than 200 leagues nationwide. Today’s roller derby has been an alternative sport for women of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
2010 USBC Women’s Championships — El Paso will host the national sports event March 27-July 3, at El Paso Convention Center, hosted by United States Bowling Congress. The tournament will be held for 100 consecutive days in the first arena-style women’s championship in USBC history. Spectator admission is free. Information: 544-9000.
An Evening with Coach Dungy — The retired NFL Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy will speak at 8 p.m. Friday, April 9, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Proceeds benefit UTEP Athletics student-athlete scholarship fund. Tickets: $20, $30 and $60; available at the Miner Athletic Club in UTEP’s Brumbelow Building. Information: 747-8759.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The 2009-2010 live horse racing season runs through April 20. Race days are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (and Wednesday, Feb. 17). First post is 12:25 p.m. each race day. General admission is free to the track and casino. First post time is 12:25 p.m. Turf Club seating is $7.
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200.
To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from I-10, go south (left turn coming from Downtown) and follow the signs.
• Saturday, Feb. 27 — Borderland Derby. 3-year-olds.
• Sunday, Feb. 28 — The Island Fashion Stakes. 3-year-old fillies.
• Saturday, March 6 — West Texas Maturity. 3-year-olds and up.
• Sunday, March 7 – SPRC Claiming Series: Phase II. 3-year-olds and up.
• Saturday, March 13 — Bill Thomas Memorial Handicap. Purse $50,000 Guaranteed. 3-year-olds and up.
• Sunday, March 14 — Mesilla Valley Speed Handicap. 3-year-old and up. NM-breds.
• Saturday, March 20 — Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap. 3-year-olds and up. NM-breds.
• Sunday, March 21 – New Mexico State University Stakes. 4-year-olds and up. NM-breds.
Sunday, March 28 — Sunland Derby and The Oaks (for fillies).
Races leading up to the Sunland Park Derby and Sunland Park Oaks include La Coneja Stakes (4-year-old and up fillies and mares, NM-breds); Harry W. Henson Handicap (3-year-old and up fillies and mares), New Mexico Breeders’ Oaks (3-year-old and up fillies and mares) and New Mexico Breeders’ Derby (3-year-old, NM-bred).
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team home games are at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
Play-off schedule to be announced.
Basketball
UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Saturday, Feb. 27 — Rice, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 6 — UAB, 7 p.m.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — The final home game of regular season play is 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 vs. Tulane at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
NMSU Men’s Basketball — The final regular season home game is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 vs. Boise State, at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $7 general admission; $11-$57 reserved (Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1447.
NMSU Women’s Basketball — The final regular season home game is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6, vs. San Jose State at the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $5-$10. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1447.
Baseball/Softball
ox Country Fast Pitch Softball Tournament — The 7th annual high school girl’s tournament is Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 25-27, at Blackie Chesher Five Field Complex, 9144 Escobar Drive (off I-10 at North Zaragosa), featuring 300 players representing 24 teams from California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. Spectator admission is free. Information: John Gable (Jefferson/Silva Health Magnet High School), 496-8010, ext. 6070 or 276-5606.
UTEP Invitational — The UTEP Softball team hosts its tournament Feb. 25-28, at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Games begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. and Friday through Sunday. Participating teams are San Jose State, Northern Colorado, New Mexico and Weber State. Ticket information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
NMSU Men’s Baseball — The Aggies’ home games are at Presley Askew Complex, Locust and Stewart, Las Cruces. Information: (575) 646-4126 or nmstatesports.com.
• Feb. 26-28 — Akron. Game time is 3:05 p.m. Friday and Saturday (doubleheader), and 1:05 p.m. Sunday.
• March 2-3 — New Mexico. Game time is 3:05 p.m. Tuesday and 6:05 p.m. Wednesday.
• March 5-7 — St. Joseph’s. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Friday, 3:05 p.m. Saturday. (doubleheader) and 1:05 p.m. Sunday.
• March 12-14 — Georgia State. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Friday, 3:05 p.m. Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday.
• March 26-28 — Woffard. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Friday, 3:05 p.m. Saturday (doubleheader) and 1:05 p.m. Sunday.
NMSU Women’s Softball — The team’s home game are at Presley Askey Complex, Locust and Stewart, Las Cruces. Information: (575) 646-4126 or nmstatesports.com.
• 2 and 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 vs. Minnesota. (doubleheader)
• 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday (doubleheader), and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3-4 vs. Hawai’i.
The Aggies play the Miners at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Field, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 23.
Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso Community College’s home games are at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.
March 26-27 — Howard College. Game time is noon both days (doubleheaders).
• Friday, April 2 — New Mexico Junior College. Noon. Doubleheader.
Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas’ March home games begin at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15 against Seward County Community College at the Valle Verde Softball Field. Games are doubleheaders. Admission is free. Information: 831-2275. Softball office: 831-2367.
The Tejanas take on Frank Phillips College at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 26-27.
Diablos tryouts — El Paso Diablos will hold local tryouts Saturday and Sunday March 20-21, at the EPCC baseball field on the Valle Verde Campus. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with tryouts 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and a tryout game on Sunday. Players must be over 18 years old and a high school graduate. Pre-registration: $75. Registration forms available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. Information: 755-2000.
Springtime Track Invitational — The annual UTEP spring field and track meet begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Kidd Field. The events feature men’s and women’s college teams as well as the top qualifying high school athletes from the region. Admission: $7 ($3 children under 12; free for UTEP students). Information: 747-5812 or utepathletics.com.
Golf
‘Sticks for Kids’ golf program — The City of Las Cruces is taking registration through March 12 for both the spring Sticks for Kids Tee Box Golf programs for kids age 6 to 12. Spring session runs March 29-May 19. Fee: $30 per child. Information/registration: (575) 541-2563.
Beginning Level will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at the East Mesa Recreation Center. Intermediate Level is Mondays and Wednesdays at the NMSU Practice Facility.
Sun Valley Golf Tournament — Sun Valley Baptist Church will host a golf tournament benefiting its youth group’s mission trip to Germany and Romania, Friday, March 12, at Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course, 12000 McCombs. Registration is 12:30 p.m. with shotgun start at 1 p.m. Participation complimentary with a Sun Valley church donation or fundraising commitment. Participants are asked to raise funds prior to the event day through personal sponsors. Information: Letty Martinez or Nancy Adams, 755-7232
Winter Sports
Ski Apache — Ruidoso’s 750-acre ski and snowboarding area has 11 lifts and 55 trails on the slopes of Sierra Blanca, with a base elevation of 9,600.
The ski area is open on or after Thanksgiving once sufficient snow is available, and remains open through March, depending on conditions. The 24-hour Ski Apache Snow Report number is (575) 257-9001. Information: (575) 336-4356 or skiapache.com.
Lifts are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending on weather conditions. All-day lift tickets are $51 ($43 age 13-17; $32 12 and younger; free ages 70 and older.(Prices slightly higher on peak days). Military discounts available. Season passes: $230-$600. Discounts available for multiple-day or half-day skiing.
The full rental package starts at $20 a day; $13 for children 12 and under; and $30 for snowboard and boots ($21 for children).
Ski Apache offers first-time skiers a free lift ticket with beginner lessons. Information: (575) 336-4356 or (575) 336-8215.
The ski shop is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on peak days)
Ski Apache is 130 miles from El Paso, and the drive takes about 3 hours. From Alamogordo, take U.S. 70/54 north to Tularosa, then follow U.S. 70 east to Ruidoso. Turn left on NM 48 and go six miles north. Take NM 532 to the ski area — it’s a slow, winding 12-mile climb.
Ski Cloudcroft — The southernmost ski area in the United States opens late fall (weather permitting) with two miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82, has 26 trails with two ski lifts, plus a tubing lift, rental shop, “Mustard’s Last Stand” restaurant, vertical drop 700ft, snowboarding, tubing with elevations of 8,350 to 9,050 feet. Information/snow conditions: (575) 682-2333 or skicloudcroft.net.
Lift tickets: $35 full day; $28 half day. Ski, and snowboard rentals available, and beginner ski school packages offered.
Tubing available for $20 per day; $14 half day.
‘In Control’ Teen Camp — The El Paso Diabetes Association will host a medically supervised skiing camp for teenagers (age 13-19) with diabetes Friday through Sunday, March 12-14, at Ski Apache in Ruidoso. Activities also include archery, wilderness activities and education/support sessions. The Diabetes Association, along with volunteer physicians and nurses will be present. Cost: $150 per teen (includes meals, ski lessons and rentals). Scholarships available. Information: 532-6280.
Public Ice Skating — Public skating is offered 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Sierra Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum, 4100 Paisano, except days of Rhino home games. All ages welcome. Admission: $8 (skate rental included). Skate sharpening, fitting and consultation offered for $5. Spectator admission is free. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasoicemonitor.com.
Bicycling
El Paso Bicycle Club – Club events are open to the public; helmets required. Unless listed otherwise, rides begin at River Run Plaza on Country Club Road. (Mesa becomes Country Club; go west past the Rio Grande; River Run is on the right.) Web: elpasobicycleclub.com.
Leaderless Wednesday evening rides resume March 17 at River Run. Rides begin 5:30-5:45 p.m., ranging from 20 to 24 miles at various paces depending on the group.
• 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 — Beginner Ride. Families and kids welcome. Easy pace for 15 miles or less along the Rio Grande. Richard Rheder, rrheder@gmail.com.
• 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 — Leave from Gallegos Park in Canutillo, go north in the valley and return via the rollers. Breakfast/lunch afterwards at The Little Diner. Moderate pace, 30-25 miles. Bob Clark, 204-2531 or bclark@edgerd.net.
• 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 — Help George and Henry celebrate their 64th birthdays by riding 64 miles with them. Moderate pace. Cake and ice cream at Hello Pizza after ride. George Luttrell, 433-2019 or Henry Payan, 355-6506.
• 9 a.m. Saturday, March 6: Rollers and Valley Ride. Leave from River Run for 30-mile moderate pace ride along the rollers to Dos Lagos Country Club in Anthony. Chuck Turner, 204-4831.
• 9 a.m. Sunday, March 7: Chamizal Scenic Loop. Meet at Chamizal National Memorial for 30-mile moderate pace ride through Central El Paso/Downtown including Scenic Drive. Jim Weaver, 775-9757.
• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13: Border and Back. Meet at River Run for ride to La Union, up Artcraft and to Border Crossing. 35 miles, moderate to fast (17-20 mph) pace. Randy Limbird, 542-1422.
• 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13: Mountain bike ride. Begin at Chuck Heinrich Park, 11055 Loma Del Norte (North Hills area of Northeast El Paso. Steve Cantrelle, 545-3944
• 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 14: Horizon Loop. Meet at Atom Cyclist, 1886 Joe Battle Ste 205 (next to Super Target) for 45-mile ride to and around Horizon City. Don’t forget this is first day of Daylight Savings! Refreshments afterward at Atom. Rebecca Reza, 225-2011.
• Wednesday, March 17: Kick off the Wednesday evening season with an old-fashioned ride from River Run to La Union Station. Leave at 5 p.m. with the old-timers who remember when we rode 10 miles up and 10 miles back, and the main reason to go fast was to have time for an extra beer. La Union Station will be open that night and may even have some green brew. Randy Limbird, 542-1422.
• 9 a.m. Saturday, March 20: Zig Zag to Bean. Meet at La Mesa on Hwy 28, and weave your way to Mesilla, stopping at The Bean and returning for lunch at Chope’s. 35 miles, moderate pace. Bob Clark, 204-2531.
• 9 a.m. Sunday, March 21: Easy Does It. Meet at Chamizal National Memorial for a 30-mile easy-pace ride along Delta, Border Highway and through Downtown. Julia Martin. Information: 355-6506 (Henry).
• 8 a.m. Saturday, March 27: Ride with the Wind. Meet at River Run, put your bike on the club trailer, and cram into whatever vehicles we can arrange to drive to Columbus, N.M. Ride 65 miles back to El Paso, hopefully with a strong tail wind. Pace is as fast as the wind takes us. Will have sag vehicle stop for water bottle refills midway. We need volunteers to carry riders to Columbus. Riders need to kick in for gas money. Please call Randy Limbird, 542-1422, in advance to sign up for transport or to volunteer to drive.
• 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 28: Loop de Loop. Meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot at Transmountain and U.S. 54 in NE El Paso to ride Loop 375 to the East Side and back. 30 miles, moderate pace. Henry Payan, 355-6506
Women’s Bike Camp — The 4-hour training camp for beginning and intermediate women riders is Saturday, March 13, at Atom Cyclist Bike Shop, 1886 Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target). The four-hour camp begins with breakfast and a class on bicycling basics, followed by a 2-hour ride. Road bikes recommended. Cost is $25. Information: Rebecca, 225-0011.
Full Moon Bicycle Ride — The family bicycle ride is 9 p.m. Friday, April 30, along White Sands National Monument’s Dunes Drive. Ride 16 miles through the monument under a full moon after cars have left. Helmet and light required. Reservations required and can only be made via the website at nps.gov/whsa up to one month in advance of event. Cost: $5 ($2.50 for children and Golden Age passport holders). Cost: $5 ($2.50 for children and Golden Age passport holders).Information: (575) 679-2599, ext. 111.
Atom Cyclist Bike Club — The club hosts weekly rides leaving promptly at 8 a.m. every Sunday from the Atom Cyclist Bike Shop, 1886 Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target), for all riding levels. Intermediate/advanced group will ride 40-60 miles at a moderate to fast pace, and beginner/intermediate group will ride 20-30 miles at a slow to moderate pace. Information: Atom Cyclist, 225-0011.
FCA Team Endurance El Paso - Long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes are invited to join the new Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. Both a ride and run are offered each weekend. Information: Christy, 307-8180, Chaplain Ruben Crespo (at Fort Bliss), 309-6840 or http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/elpasoteamendurance. Check website for schedule changes and additions.
PAL Roadrunner BMX Track — The Las Cruces track at 1600 E. Hadley (at Walnut) hosts racing at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Information: (575) 650-3999 or (575) 532-9651.
Desert Downs BMX Track — BMX practice and racing begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at the track at 5500 Optimist Road at Railroad Drive (next to Nations Tobin Park). BMX racing is now a summer Olympic sport. Entry fee: $7 per class ($3 opens). Spectator admission is free. Information: 241-2206 or desertdowns.com.
Recreational Sports
Kickball Clash Tournament — El Paso Kickball will host its 2nd annual adult coed tournament benefiting the Texas Parent Child Initiative and United Way 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Location to be determined. Open to ages 18 and older. Cash prizes offered; each team guaranteed three games. Early Registration: $300 per team; $100 discount for teams who register for the Spring 2010 season. Information: Eric Garcia, 274-7903. Register online at elpasokickball.com.
YMCA Begin-to-Swim Week — YMCA’s annual “Splash” Begin-to-Swim Week classes for ages 5 to 12 Monday through Friday, March 15-19, at various YMCA Branches. Events include 30-minute classes on basic swimming skills and water safety practices along with YMCA core character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Pre-registration required. Cost: $5 (for five classes). Locations (call for times):
• Northeast Family, 5509 Will Ruth. 755-9622.
• Westside Family, 7145 N. Mesa. 584-9622.
• Loya Family (East), 2044 Trawood. 590-9622.
Sport Psychology Group Seminar — Paso del Norte Dressage Society presents the seminar with Seana Adamson, PhD, March 20-21. Cost/location to be announced. Information: pasodelnortedressage.org
An unmounted seminar is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Topics include Peak Performance planning, Dressage test riding strategies, Improving concentration and focus, Performance Anxiety, Physical Fear, Motivation versus Burnout, Visualization and Building a Better Partnership with the Horse.
Sunday will feature a Dressage/Sport Psychology Riding Intensive. Each participant receives a 45 minute private lesson.
Dressage develops a horse’s natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, and is occasionally referred to as “Horse Ballet.”
The society will also host a Tracey Lert Clinic March 6-7 at Rainbow’s End Farm. Information: 851-2026.
Special Olympics training — Special Olympics Texas Area-19 hosts free training in preparation of the 2010 Spring games in April and May. Athletes must have a current medical form on file at the Special Olympics office, 4100 Rio Bravo, Suite 311. All area entries for the games are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 26. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org/calendar.
Mini-T-Ball League — El Paso Parks and Recreation is taking registration through March 27 at the Multipurpose Center, 9031 Viscount, for boys and girls age 4-7 interested in playing mini t-ball. Volunteer coaches needed. Season runs April 3-May 22. Cost: $37 per child (includes t-shirt and medal). Information: 598-1155.
Las Cruces Ciclovia — The free monthly public fitness event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Sunday of each month (March 28)through October at Young Park, intersections of Walnut and Lohman. Activities include Hula Hoops, gunny sack races, jump roping, dancing, volleyball, parachute games and more for all ages. Bikes and skates welcome. Information: (575) 522-0289.
Greater El Paso Tennis Association — Information: 532-5524, gepta@sbcglobal.net or gepta.usta.com. Advance registration at tournaments.usta.com. Call or visit website for other tennis programs.
• The Copenhagen Imports Adult Tennis Tournament is March 24-28 at the El Paso Tennis Club, 2510 N. St. Vrain. This USTA-sanctioned tournament has adult singles, doubles and mixed doubles. All players guaranteed two matches. Entry deadline is March 21 (ID 759402810). Cost: $20, plus TDM fee (includes dinner ticket, t-shirt and refreshments). Information: 532-5524 or gepta@sbcgloabl.net.
• The next Grand Prix is the EPCC Adult Tennis Tournament April 14-18, at the El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. Entry deadline is April 11 (ID 759401309). Information: Aitor Zubiarrain, 581-3422 or grandslam@elpasocountryclub.com.
• The 35th annual Alamogordo Adult Open will be April 17-18 in Alamogordo. Entry deadline is April 10 (ID 759501910). Cost: $18 singles, $17 per player doubles. Information: Grady Nicholson, (575) 434-3565, (575) 415-5267, orgnicholson@beyondbb.com.
• The 6th annual Tennis for the Cure Doubles Tournament Championship is April 28-May 2, at Tennis West. Information: 491-3239, damfoto@sbcglobal.net.
Juniors events:
• Payless Car Sales Junior Championships is March 11-14, at Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor. Level 6 tournament. Entry deadline is March 6 (ID 759410510). Information: Vedran Vidovic, 584-1171 or vedrica@hotmail.com.
• Coronado Country Club Juniors Open is
April 22-25 at Coronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor. Level 6 tournament. Entry deadline is April 17 (ID 759410810). Cost: $19 singles, $15 per player for doubles. Information: Vedran Vidovic, 584-1171 or vedrica@hotmail.com.
• America’s Junior Open is April 29–May 3 at America’s High School, 12101 Pellicano. Level 6 tournament. Entry deadline is April 24 (ID 759404610). Cost: $15 singles, $11 per player for doubles. Information: Robert Tapia, 820-6227 or rtapia02@sisd.net.
Runs, walks, triathlons
annual multi-state marathon, half-marathon and Jarritos 5K run/walk begins at Lynx Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio, at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 7. Early registration: $65 full marathon; $45 half-marathon; $30 for 5K (by Feb. 16). Late fee of $5 for marathon and half-marathon, and $5 for 5K after Feb. 17. No race-day registration offered. Information: elpasomarathon.org.
In addition, Troops from 4/1 Armored Division of Fort Bliss will run the a Satellite Marathon in Iraq during the event.
The events seeks donations of $20 donation, which gets a soldier a marathon t-shirt, medal and bib number. To sponsor a soldier, visit elpasomarathon.org.
Lynx Mini-Marathon — Lynx Exhibits is registering children 12 and under for its 3rd annual non-competitive mini-marathon along a portion of the actual El Paso Marathon Course in Downtown El Paso at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, March 7, behind Lynx, 301 Overland. Information: 533-4330. Register on-line (through Feb. 20) at LynxExhibits.com.
Lace Up for Kids — The Millennium Optimist Club will host the 5k Run and 1-mile Fun Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Ascarate Park.
All pre-registered runners and walkers receive race t-shirt. Refreshments available at finish line. Trophy to Overall Male and Female; medals to Top 3 finishers in male & female age groups.
Pre-registration: $20 ($25 day of race). Pre-register at raceadventuresunlimited.com. Early packet pickup noon to 7 p.m. March 12 at Up & Running, 10600 Montwood,. Race day pickup is 7-7:45 a.m. March 13 at the start line. $1 entry fee at Ascarate Park. Information: 821-2269 or 204-5504.
Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship program and other local youth projects.
Bataan Memorial Death March — The marathon-length (26.2 miles) march is 7 a.m. Sunday, March 21 at White Sands Missile Range to honor U.S. and Filipino troops captured by the Japanese in WWII.
The 26.2 mile memorial march route starts on the White Sands main post, crosses hilly desert terrain, circles a small mountain and returns to the main post through sandy desert trails and washes. Elevation ranges from about 4,100 to 5,300 feet. Marchers should report to site at 4:30 a.m.; opening ceremony is 6:30 a.m. with reveille, an invocation, remarks, roll call and an F-117 flyover by the Air Force’s 49th Flyer Wing from Holloman Air Force Base.
Entry fee by March 6 for mail-in, March 14 on line: $65 individuals; team entry fee is $275. Late entry (through March 15): $130 individuals; $550 teams. No on-site registration. Information: (575) 678-1256, (575) 678-2887 or bataanmarch.com.
All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, a
commemorative dog tag, a commemorative timing chip, a certificate,
pre-event continental breakfast and post-event meal.
Military personnel do the march in full field gear. Participants entering the march may choose between two routes, clearly marked with colors/signs directing marchers.
The “green” route is the full 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March. The “blue” route is about 15 miles long.
Inprocessing and packet pick-up is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 19-20, at White Sands Missile Range.
On April 9, 1942, tens of thousands of American and Filipino soldiers were surrendered to Japanese forces. The Americans were Army, Army Air Corps, Navy and Marines. Among those seized were members of the 200th Coast Artillery, New Mexico National Guard.
Sully’s Super Sprint Triathlon — The 3-mile run/15-mile bike/360-yard swim is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 21, at Sul Ross State University’s Graves-Pierce Recreational Complex, Alpine, Texas, as part for of the Southwest Challenge series. Racer’s meeting is 7:30 a.m. Registration (by March 8): $35 (free for SRSU students, faculty and staff). All entries after March 8: $45. Team entry: $60 (two or three people). Information: (432) 837-8299 or sulross.edu/pages/5505.asp.
Packet pickup is 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Graves-Pierce Complex, with late pickup 6:45 to 7:20 a.m. Sunday.
‘Defy the Ban’ World’s fastest 10K — 10K run and 2-mile fun-run/walk 8 a.m. Sunday, March 28, benefiting Million Koins for Kids. Finish line and assembly are for all events is Apetito’s Restaurant, 1831 Northwestern. The 10K begins at the top of Transmountain and ends at Northwestern (elevation loss of 1,400 feet). The 2-mile event starts at Apetito’s. Registration by March 25: $25 5K; $20 for fun run/walk. Fee goes up to $30 and $25 March 26-27. Packet Pick Up 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 26-27 at Race Adventures, 3233 N. Mesa, Suite 205. No race day registration. Information: 478-5663. On-line registration available in person from Race Adventures or online at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
All 10K runners must pick up packets before race day to secure bus ticket and scheduled bus time. Departure times are 7, 7:20 and 7:40 a.m.
‘Climb for Life’ — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s fundraising climbing 5K is Saturday, April 3, at Cohen Stadium. The event challenges people to huff and puff their way up and down the stairs at Cohen Stadium in an up and down climb with 14, 28 or 42 flights and even a 56 challenge flight. Check-in is 8:30 a.m. with staggered starts beginning at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20 registration fee, plus $100 fundraising minimum. Information: (505) 883-1455 or newmexico.cff.org.
‘Walk Like MADD’ 5K — Mothers Against Drunk Driving will host its 5K walk (formerly called Strides for Change) in partnership with El Paso Community College 9 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at EPCC’s Valle Verde campus, 919 Hunter. The walk benefits MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, through the support of fundraising pledges made by the participants. Family activities and entertainment follow the event 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Information: walklikemadd.org.
Running clubs:
• Run El Paso maintains information on local races at runelpaso.com. Information: Luis Zaragosa, 543-2017.
• FCA Team Endurance El Paso. Long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes are invited to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. Both a ride and run are offered each week. Information: Christy, 307-8180 or fcaendurance.org.
“Hash House” running clubs (participants must be 21 or older):
• The Border Jumper Hash House Harriers (H3) meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Saturdays at various locations. Dues: $3 per run. First run is free. Information: bjhash.com.
• The El Paso Hash House Harriers “Drinking Club with a Running Problem” meet at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons for non-competitive runs. Follow a mystery trail of chalk and flower in a grown-up “hide and seek” game. Trails range from 2 to 5 miles, with a beer and snacks social event afterward. Cost: $4 per hash. First run is free; walkers welcome. Information: 345-5130. Weekly meet-up spots listed at elpasohash.com.
• El Paso Triathlon Club — Information: Matt Emrich, 490-6874. Training session schedule, races and membership sign-up available on-line at elpasotriclub.com.
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